Engineering:Thor DSV-2
| Function | Sounding rocket Test vehicle ASAT booster |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Launch history | |
| Launch sites | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC-17 Johnston Atoll LE-1 & LE-2 |
| Total launches | 34 |
| Successes | 28 |
| Failures | 6 |
The Thor DSV-2 was a series of sounding rockets, test vehicles, and anti-satellite weapons derived from the Thor Intermediate-range ballistic missile. It was also used as the first stage of several Thor-derived expendable launch systems.[1]
Variants
Thor DSV-2C
Thor DSV-2D
The DSV-2D was launched twice in 1962,[2] conducting suborbital research flights for the development of the Program 437 ASAT. It was a single-stage vehicle, consisting of a Thor DM-21. Launches were conducted from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17A.
Thor DSV-2E
The DSV-2E was a single-stage vehicle, using a Thor DM-19. It was launched eight times in 1962,[3] including several nuclear weapons tests as part of Operation Fishbowl. Three launches failed, all of which were carrying live nuclear warheads. Launches were conducted from Launch Emplacements 1 and 2 on Johnston Atoll.
Thor DSV-2F
The DSV-2F was a single-stage vehicle consisting of a Thor DM-19, like the DSV-2E. Three were launched between 1963 and 1964,[4] as part of Project ASSET, which involved launching a sub-scale mockup of the X-20 Dyna-Soar to test materials for the larger spacecraft. Launches were conducted from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17B.
Thor DSV-2G
The DSV-2G was a two-stage rocket, consisting of a Thor DM-19 first stage, and a Delta second stage. Three were launched between 1965 and 1965 as part of Project ASSET. Launches were conducted from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17B.
Thor DSV-2J
The DSV-2J was an operational nuclear anti-satellite weapon. 18 were launched between 1964 and 1975.[5] Most flights were non-intercept tests of the rocket's anti-satellite capabilities, however some later launches carried research payloads. Launches were conducted from Launch Emplacements 1 and 2 on Johnston Atoll.
References
- ↑ "Thor Family" (in en). https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_fam/thor.htm.
- ↑ "Thor-DSV2D" (in en). https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_det/thor-dsv2d.htm.
- ↑ "Thor-DSV2E" (in en). https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_det/thor-dsv2e.htm.
- ↑ "Thor-DSV2F" (in en). https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_det/thor-dsv2f.htm.
- ↑ "Thor-DSV2J" (in en). https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_det/thor-dsv2j.htm.
- Wade, Mark. "Delta". Encyclopedia Astronautica. http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/delta.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- Krebs, Gunter. "Thor family". Gunter's Space Page. http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_lau_fam/thor.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
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